The physician has placed a central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring line in an acutely ill patient so right ventricular function and venous blood return can be closely monitored. The results show decreased CVP. What does this indicate?
A) Possible hypovolemia
B) Possible myocardial infarction (MI)
C) Left-sided heart failure
D) Aortic valve regurgitation
Ans: A
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Hypovolemia may cause a decreased CVP. MI, valve regurgitation and heart failure are less likely causes of decreased CVP.
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